Sterling Silver Dome Setting for Birthstone or Gemstone Cabochon
Rhodolite Garnet Ring with Sterling Silver Dome Setting
Side view of the sterling silver dome setting for a rhodolite garnet cabochon.
This is a handcrafted setting made from sterling silver sheet and wire. Set in a dome setting it bears a pink 5 millimeter Rhodolite Garnet. Contact: Info@silversmyth.com for more information. Many birthstone colors available.
Got my copy of Gemstone Settings: The Jewelry Makers Guide to Styles and Techniques by Anastasia Young, today. The publisher was so kind to request a photo of my jewelry work for inclusion! I sold this sterling silver and gemstone cuff bracelet this past Fall at Fort Worth South, Inc.’s Fall Arts Goggle. Can’t wait to be included in another Arts Goggle show.
Silversmyth Gemstone Cuff Bracelet Published
Solitaire Engagement Ring
This sterling silver engagement ring has an 8mm Cubic Zirconia (CZ) set in it. This high quality stone has lots of fire and at $48. won’t leave you penniless.
When I was younger and getting engaged, times were different. The economy was booming, though at the time we sure didn’t know it. Gold and platinum were far cheaper. We thought that was how things would always be.
Now, it’s time to be more practical. Maybe you want a honeymoon instead of an expensive ring but want a ring just a big and beautiful. Maybe you want to buy a ring more beautiful than you can afford. Maybe you’re thinking about saving for a down payment on a home.
My wedding ring shrank… okay maybe my fingers grew a bit over the past 10 years. I didn’t want to alter my wedding set now because the price of gold is so high. Also I wanted a bigger stone than I dare buy. So I made myself this ring. It’s so pretty I decided to make them available to other’s in the same dilemma.
I hand carved this trillion setting for 2 beautiful 8mm purple Brazillian amethysts I bought last year. You won’t see a ring like this in jewelry stores because the majority of jewelry there was designed with a computer aided design program. Those programs are very challenging to use and are particularly challenging to make fluid looking designs.
This ring can be customized with engraving.
I haven’t yet tested other 8mm trillion stones in this setting, but I’m willing to give it a try by request. What’s your favorite rock and ring size?
This ring would be crazy beautiful with a white cubic zirconia… and I can knock some $ off the price as I can get great deals on CZs with loads of fire.
Amethyst Trillion Ring in Sterling Silver
Currently (as of Feb. 17, 2012) $195 with amethyst in sterling silver.
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Love Is Patient Purity or Promise Ring Size 7 in Sterling Silver
This hand carved promise or purity ring was inspired by a customer whose daughter lost the first ”Love is Patient” ring I made in the Brazos River (photo below). So the customer had me make a second similar ”Love is Patient” ring. A few weeks went by when my customer found her daughter’s second ring on her window sill and put it somewhere safe so wouldn’t get lost, and then forgot where that safe place was.
Laugh if you will, but, who among us hasn’t put something somewhere safe only to forget where that safe place was? I made a third ring to replace the second. So far so good. I”m crossing my fingers for her younger daughter who got the fourth similar ring for a recent occassion.
So anyway, I thought it would be nice to have a cast version of this ring. so I carved this out of wax and had it cast. Then I made a mold of my first casting so I could make more when I had an order. Current pricing is $140. as (of Feb 17, 2012) My palmscale says it weighs 4.9 grams.
The above ring is only available in size 7. I’ve made a mold so I can cast these up to order. If you want a different size I can certaintly carve something up… I’m thinking next time I’ll carve the letters out instead of carving out the background, like the one above. Love may be Patient… but me, not so much. I like to change things up.
Original Love is Patient Purity or Promise Ring in Sterling Silver
The rings she had me make were formed out of heavy silver wire, soldered and engraved.
I do custom jewelry work by request, typically, in response to email from someone who googled whatever it is he or she was looking for but didn’t find. The customer tells me what he or she isn’t finding and wants to know can I custom make it… usually the answer is “yes.” I ask some questions regarding budget, materials and time frame. Often, I prepare a proposal sketch if it’s not a jewelry item I’ve done before. At that point, I usually give a price. Once the customer has agreed to a design and a price, I send a bill via Paypal. When the bill is paid I make the piece. Lead time is typically less than three weeks.
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Men's Infinity Ring in Sterling Silver with Hand Engraving
I got a few requests lately for a heavier version of the infinity band for the guys. So I created the Men’s Infinity Ring. It is custom made to order in sterling silver. Hand engraving is currently $2 per letter. The ring has a 4mm wide band. The ladies’ band is 3mm wide. Pictured above is a size 14. Got word back on this ring from my customer, yesterday… He loved his Valentine gift and it fits perfectly.
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Tower Setting
Have this ring custom made with a color or clear 8mm round stone and in any size and with custom engraving. Wouldn’t this make a stunning and unusual engagement ring? It could be hand or machine engraved with a special date or words. It’s a beautiful sturdy ring that will be cherished forever.
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As shown size 6.5 with cubic zirconia $97
(on Feb 17, 2012) Prices subject to change without notice.
Sterling Silver Logo Brand Necklaces
When you want just a couple of artisan jewelry items created for you or a one-of-a-kind jewelry piece who do you contact? Why me of course! I create jewelry for people all around the US and ship to many countries around the world.
This piece is handcrafted by bending and soldering wire into a specific line design. There are many other ways to create a brand or logo if this method wouldn’t work with your design idea. Email me to discuss your idea.
Pictures of many of my commissioned work are at: http://flickr.com/silversmyth
More info about me, Julie Hiltbrunner and my design work, http://www.silversmyth.com
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Concept sketch for a sterling silver birthstone bracelet.
A sketch is drawn to help the customer see what concept we have formed together. Typically my designs run from $50 to $200. and include sterling silver and gemstones.
Sterling Silver Swarovski Clip On Earrings
Don’t feel left out because your ears are not pierced. Here are some brand new Sterling Silver Clip On Earrings with Bronze Swarovski Crystal Beads. These stunning crystals shimmer with pink and teal highlights depending on the way the light hits them. You don’t have to be stuck wearing cheap looking costume jewelry just because you don’t have holes in your ears.
If these aren’t quite your style… let’s discuss a custom design. Silversmyth’s personal customer service is sure to delight you!
Just send and email to: info@silversmyth.com and let us know what’s on your mind!
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